I think one of the main differences between ski mountaineering and backcountry skiing is that ski mountaineering often involves a bit less snow. Both offer plenty of sunshine, thrills, and seclusion, but ultimately, there’s just less snow – and possibly a few less turns – in one discipline than the other. Maybe less crowding, too, but that probably just depends on the day…
No time for a full report on today’s adventure, but here are a few pics as a prelude.
Less snow? Check. Jason Borro linking 'patches of snow.'
Make that way less snow. But there's plenty of sunshine to compensate.
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